AMD A4-5000 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD A4-5000 uses the Socket FT3 package soldered to notebook boards. It is a quad core Kabini APU at 1.5 GHz and 15 W with Radeon HD 8330 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- May 2013
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Kabini
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A-Series
- Clocks
- 1.5 GHz
AMD A4-5000 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.5 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 2 MB shared L2 cache |
| Default TDP | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1600, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, up to 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8330 (500 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A4-5000 needs a motherboard with a Socket FT3 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket FT3 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket FT3 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 769 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 24.5 × 24.5 mm |
| Introduced | May 2013 |
| Memory | DDR3-1600, one or two channels, ECC on selected designs |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the A4-5000 is
The A4-5000 is a Kabini Jaguar quad for budget notebooks on Socket FT3. AMD set four Jaguar cores at 1.5 GHz with 2 MB of shared L2 cache. Power is 15 W on 28 nm from May 2013. Radeon HD 8330 graphics at 500 MHz cover school work and HD video. Four threads suit multitasking that E-Series dual cores stall.
Quad threads keep browsing smooth beside documents and background sync. Fixed clocks hold power even in thin bodies with small fans. Larger L2 over dual parts trims reloads. The soldered package locks memory at purchase. An SSD lifts feel more than clocks in these sealed laptops.
Single channel DDR3L feeds cores and graphics. The 15 W envelope fits standard notebook cooling. The A4-5000 covers budget laptops where four Jaguar threads at 15 W are needed.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A4-5000 solders to Socket FT3 as BGA769. No socket exists and no swap is possible. The chip cannot be replaced. Boards wire memory per laptop model. Maker specs set exact ceilings.
The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered notebook trade offs. Storage and wireless are the later changes. A faster notebook needs a new board or a new machine.
E-Series dual cores share the package class with fewer threads. Boards differ by cooling, so chips never move between product lines.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1600 class memory in a single channel suits budget laptops. Four gigabytes covers school use with an SSD. Soldered sizes lock at order. Bandwidth fits HD video and calls.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves radios and storage. Notebook wiring follows the model. Maker manuals list slots.
Cooling is a notebook heat pipe and fan for 15 W with pattern Not applicable (soldered). No boxed cooler exists. Keep vents clear for steady 1.5 GHz use.
Upgrade paths
On the same soldered line the AMD A4-5100 at 1.55 GHz is a slightly faster quad on similar boards. The AMD E2-3000 with two faster threads suits lighter use where threads matter less. Both share FT3 fit.
A modern laptop needs a new platform. The A4-5000 holds budget notebooks where quad 1.5 GHz threads at 15 W are enough.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the A4-5000 use?
It uses Socket FT3, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the A4-5000 have?
Four cores at 1.5 GHz with 2 MB of shared L2 cache.
Which graphics does the A4-5000 include?
AMD Radeon HD 8330 at 500 MHz.
What is the TDP of the A4-5000?
15 W for budget notebooks.
Sources and verification
- Jaguar microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini notebook quad data)
- Bobcat microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini succession context)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .